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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1927
Page
1
Scant hope remains for the rescue of missing fliers after a transatlantic flight. Reports from Paris say the airmen may have crashed into the sea east of the Atlantic routes, with speculation they fell victim to ice near Newfoundland. Officials cited weather report delays and static as factors while ed meteorologists and aviators weigh search prospects.
Five youths and two girls faced burglary and theft charges following an automobile theft in San Antonio. They were moved by Williamson County officers to Georgetown for arraignment before Judge W. D. Murray in the Whist y seventeenth district court. The trial was postponed as the group awaits the more serious charges.
Fragmentary notes describe high interest payments on bonds and political figures urging continued expenditure. Critiques mention taxation impacts and alleged double jeopardy. The text also rails against imperial restoration fantasies and the propaganda around war outcomes.
Washington May 11 accurate report by the U.S. Department of Commerce notes a 40 percent rise in average daily industrial output over six years from 2016 to 2935. The Aerial League of America committee cites airmen facing harsher than expected conditions in attempting a transatlantic flight with Nungesser and Celije possibly stranded near the American coast.
Deputy Sheriff from Williamson County escorted five youths charged with theft over 250 dollars tied to an automobile theft belonging to Edward Dwyer of San Antonio. They were arrested at McCarey, transported to San Antonio, then Belton, and indicted by the Thirteenth grand jury alongside three other named individuals.
Phil Wright announced a majority for the Tobin ticket in a contested city election. Officials tabulated returns with mayoral and commissioner races showing wide margins. Voters approved or rejected key local projects, and the council prepared to verify totals amid ongoing claims of irregularities.
Police were called as Sacramento High School students protested principal John Dale Tale's dismissal. Riotous scenes filled the stadium as banners read No Thalene school while many students refused to enter the building, marching through the city.
A Tulsa district filing has Mobile Oil and Gas Core seeking a receiver for its $25,000,000 operations. C Abrams listed as manager and Schorr named as stockholder are among the parties named in the petition alleging fraud and mismanagement.
The board of commerce advanced to tell Geary Ford and Aston Saplato on a $100,000 libel suit against Ford. Arbitration committees heard the proposal, with Ford's lawyer noting the offer arrived in a letter form. The document suggested the proposing party did not request a formal organization reply.
In VET TAGRBON VILLE Oregon on May 11 a court session is postponed as juror illness halts the trial of Hugh D Autremont, the alleged killer Sisto. Judge Duneham will hear medical reports from Dr. Dunham to decide next steps during his recovery.
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